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Second Chance Everything seemed so wonderful. Then last year, at the age of 23, it all turned to dark. I lost my momma to ovarian cancer. She was only 51. She was fine one day, then started to get sick. I rushed her to the ER. Three weeks later, she was gone. My best friend, my sister, my partner in crime, my world.. was gone. At 23, I felt alone. And dead. I had always told myself, if anything were to happen to my momma, I wouldn't be able to make it. One year and a month later, here I am. The fact that I'm still hanging in there is a miracle. I'm an only child so you can imagine what it's like to go through this. Most days I still feel alone, but I know she's my angel watching me guiding me into the right direction. I feel like I'm living a new life. Like I was born again. As if I've been given a second chance. I'm at a very vulnerable state which makes it easy for me to fall to the ground. But I'm trying my absolute hardest to make sure I don't. Of course, my momma will always be there. But also the gift you guys share, your wonderful talent.. it helps lift my spirits and helps me realize that things can get better and I'm not alone out there in this huge world. 08/26/2008 Submitted by Melisaa